With his two previous legal thrillers, William Lashner won the favor of critics and readers nationwide. Now the acclaimed author of HOSTILE WITNESS and VERITAS is back with the novel of the season --- a sizzling tale of murder, innocence and justice.

Lust will make a fool of any man, but it is only love that can truly ruin him. So believes Victor Carl, the antithesis of the classic sharp-eyed, cool, dispassionate lawyer. Agreeing to defend an old college friend accused of murder --- who he believes is guilty --- Victor secretly vows to see justice done. Until he learns too late that nothing is as simple as it seems….